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Gina Cherkowski
Women in STEM
Women Leaders Speaker Series
Presented: March 3, 2016
Biography
Dr. Gina Cherkowski is an innovator and educational change-maker. She holds a double cognate PhD in Mathematics Education and Culture Studies and has extensive experience in teaching and learning as a math remediation specialist, a classroom teacher and a university professor. Dr. Cherkowski is a leader in her field and a mentor to women in STEM. She equips future teachers with the skills, tools and mindsets necessary to be innovative, forward-thinking educators that cultivate the creative, curious and productive problem solvers and innovators of tomorrow.